Top positive review

Great Book, but be cautious if you choose to supplement this book with the Collin's Bird Guide-Birds of Europe Second Edition, as I did. These books are essentially identical, which I did not realize until comparing them later. Buy the cheaper one since they are the same book.

Top critical review

I've been birding for 25 years. In preparing for trips to new places, I always study a field guide to learn about the birds that I might be seeing. The maps are something I reference a lot, as I am getting an idea about the birds that I can expect to find in the new location. The maps in "Birds of Europe" are too small. Given the range that they are covering in this book, they should make the maps 50% larger, at least. There are many countries in Europe, and it is difficult to discern where birds may or may not be in many instances. This field guide should be divided into two separate field guides, perhaps one for the Northern region of Europe and one for the Southern. Birders need good functional field guides. This one needs larger maps and larger font.

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I needed a birding field guide for a recent trip to Portugal. I hit on this one because it was a nice compromise between size (for lugging around) and thoroughness. Quite a detailed book, excellent illustrations. Some may find the books size a little difficult for the field, but considering the range it covers, I think it is as compact as it can get. On the whole, I am pleased with the book and it was a great help on my trip.

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I am a wildlife photographer and am regularly adding to my library of reference books that help me accurately identify the critters I take pictures of. Other Princeton Field Guides I own have served me well, and I expect the same of this one.

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I purchased this book for a trip to Iceland. Well written, clear and thorough descriptions and excellent drawings with multiple poses and alternate and juvenile forms. Especially helpful is the introductory paragraphs to each family of birds and also the size comparison of related birds. Compares very favorably to the Sibley North America Guides, which I consider one of the best. Highly recommended!